Mount Calavera

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Mount Calavera in Carlsbad stands as one of three volcanic plugs dominating the southern California landscape. A significant event has shaped this geological wonder, as a gravel quarry once extracted a substantial portion of its western side, laying bare the dense rock columns that comprise the plug's core. Today, Mount Calavera is part of the protected Calavera Nature Preserve, where recent additions include a small restroom facility and an extensive network of hiking trails. Ample parking can be found near the eastern terminus of Tamarack Avenue in Carlsbad. Here is a precise model of the excavation that exposed the mountain's inner core.